California Prosecutor Opens New Probe In School KidnappingMarch 3, 2016(AP) — A California prosecutor is investigating whether victims were paid to support parole applications for three men who hijacked a school bus of California children nearly four decades ago.
US Returns Stolen Archival Material To RussiaMarch 3, 2016(AP) — One recovered document, a decree issued by Russian Emperor Peter the Great, was found in the possession of an individual from Reno, Nevada, and is valued at more than $12,000.
9th Circuit Rules On Burning Man, Slaps Judge In Reno AgainMarch 3, 2016(AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned another ruling by the same federal judge in Nevada, criticizing his unorthodox handling of a Burning Man lawsuit and ordering him off a case for the sixth time in four years.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Passes New Tobacco Fees, Restrictions, Higher Minimum AgeMarch 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California state Assembly passed new restrictions and fees on tobacco products, including raising the minimum smoking age to 21 during a contentious session held today in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UOP: Energy Drinks Trigger Abnormal Heart RhythmsMarch 3, 2016 | Steve MilneA clinical trial led by researchers at University of the Pacific in Stockton adds to the evidence that energy drinks may be bad for you. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTricolored Blackbird Moves Toward Endangered Species DesignationMarch 3, 2016 | Melody StoneIn a couple weeks Tricolored blackbirds will be pairing up across California for their breeding season. While the birds concern themselves with nesting the Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to concern themselves with the bird.
New Report Shows Taking A Couple Community College Classes Can Boost EarningsMarch 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordNew analysis from the California Community Colleges shows students who take just a few courses can earn higher salaries.
Nevada Adds Voters During Caucus MonthMarch 3, 2016 | Steve MilneIn Nevada, both Republicans and Democrats added about 14,000 voters in February, caucus month. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCaltrans Asks Drivers To Help Keep Pollutants Out Of Storm DrainsMarch 3, 2016 | Bob MoffittCaltrans is asking Californians to do a better job keeping metals and petroleum products off roads and out of storm drains. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMarch Storms Needed To Build Sierra SnowpackMarch 3, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says above-average precipitation in December and January helped California reservoirs, but a mostly dry February has diminished snowpack in the Sierra Nevada. The report says "there is still March left to build the snowpack." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
